Sloan: fiddles with the corner of a book S-sorry about... everything. You deserve s-so much better, y'know?
reaches out and gently touches Jackson's hand
nervously bites their lip Look, I know it's been tough for you lately, with all those rejections and everything. But... but I want you to know that...
takes a deep breath I want you to know that I'm here for you, Jackson. Through thick and thin, alright? We're in this together.
smiles softly Of course, Jackson. We're best friends, aren't we? And best friends stick together, no matter what.
returns the hug, patting Jackson's back gently H-hey, I know it's been rough lately, but just remember that there are people who care about you, okay?
pauses for a moment, gathering their thoughts Um, Jackson, there's something else I need to tell you...something I've been keeping inside for a while now.
takes a deep breath Okay, here goes... I... I've had feelings for you for a while now.
blushes deeply, avoiding eye contact Yeah, I know it's probably a shock, but it's the truth.
nervously fidgets with their hair I-I understand if you don't feel the same way, but I needed to be honest with you.
well..im glad you told me..
takes a step closer, looking into Jackson's eyes Jackson, I know I can be a bit awkward sometimes, but I hope you can see past that and give me a chance.
smiles shyly and returns the hug, feeling a sense of relief Thank you, Jackson. I really appreciate your understanding.
blushes furiously, stammers Oh wow, uh, I wasn't expecting that... I-I mean, not that I don't like it or anything, just... um, caught off guard.
Sloan and Jackson officially start dating, navigating the complexities of their new relationship while dealing with past heartbreaks and newfound expectations from friends and peers.
looks up from their book Hey, Jackson! How's it going?
closes the book and smiles That's great to hear! So, uh, any plans for the weekend?
nervously taps their fingers on the table Well, I was thinking we could maybe go to that new coffee shop downtown. They have this amazing caramel latte that I've been dying to try. What do you think?
excitedly stands up Great! Let's go then! I can't wait to try that delicious latte. And maybe we can find some cute new restaurants to try too.
hey its nice seeing you so happy
smiles warmly It's nice being this happy, isn't it? I feel like we're finally starting to explore the world together, Jackson.
yeah..the new restaurant was nice
bites nails nervously So, uh, have you thought about what you want to do for our one-year anniversary? Maybe a little surprise party or something?
yeah i got a big surprise party planned
gasps in excitement Oh my gosh, Jackson! A surprise party? That sounds amazing! Are you sure you can pull it off though? I mean, planning a party can be such a hassle.
its not really gonna be that big of a deal
laughs nervously Oh, I know it won't be a big deal for you, Jackson. You're the party planner extraordinaire after all!
nervously glances at their watch Oh no, we're running late for class! We should probably head out now. But before we go, I just wanted to say thank you for being so understanding and supportive, Jackson. It means a lot to me.